- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Matric , National Certificate
- Experience 3 years
- Location Western Cape
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Maintenance Foreman at Afrimat
Maintenance Foreman
Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies:
- Grade 12
- Tertiary Engineering Diploma (advantageous)
- Red Seal Trade Test Certificate
- Experience in working with various disciplines is advantageous such as Boilermaking,
- Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Electrical
- Previous supervisory experience (MHSA)
- Valid unendorsed RSA driver’s license
- Exceptional knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment & principles
- Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods
- At least 3 years’ experience in a mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited not):
- Drive and ensure upholding of all Health & Safety; Environmental and Mine Health and
- Safety Act rules and regulations
- Oversee daily quarry operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, and haulage.
- Co-ordinate the work of the maintenance team with production requirements
- Oversee the maintenance & effective installation of all electrical and mechanical equipment
- Co-ordinate and ensure planning and preparation for legal inspections
- Ensures maximum reliability and availability of mining equipment and maintains good
- integrity of mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Drive preventative and proactive planned maintenance
- Assist in planning, developing, and implementing building maintenance plans
- Ensure Maintenance of crushing & shaping equipment, conveyor systems, vibrating equipment, dust suppression and extraction systems, hydraulic and pneumatic reticulation etc.
- Ensure adherence to Monthly budget management, stock control and spars availability
- Drive and be responsible for continuous improvement, equipment or process upgrades and repairs.
- Employee supervision; timekeeping, overtime management
- Participate in all legal audits
- Mentor interns and Learner artisans
- Perform ad hoc duties as required by management
- Deliver results under a high-pressure operation and environment
- Assist in training of Apprentices and Learners when required
- Willing to assist in various operations when required
- Operate heavy tools and work manually with their hands to complete tasks – using own initiative.
Closing Date: 4 December 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Afrimat on www.afrimat.co.za to apply

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